Speaking through his manager and translator Vadim Kornilov, WBO super lightweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov told BoxingScene.com that he would like to send a personal message to boxing fans, imploring them to donate whatever they can to the fund set up to help Magomed Abdusalamov's family and help pay for his medical expenses.

Provodnikov and Team Provodnikov team members Kornilov, Andrei Napolskikh, German Titov, and Alexey Titov have already made a significant donation to help their countryman.

After his knockout victory over Mike Alvarado, Provodnikov became the biggest fighter in Russia. Prior to his fateful fight, Magomed had said that he was motivated by his fellow Russian's victory and that he wanted to be the heavyweight version of Provodnikov. Ruslan hopes that fans will rally behind Abdusalamov and help give him the support he needs.

"I hope that all fans can donate to help Abdusalamov and his family. Whatever they can send will be deeply appreciated," Provodnikov told BoxingScene.com.

Provodnikov is a great guy but if anything he should also take note of what happened to Abdusalamov as it could happen to him too, sure the lighter guys don't hit as hard but eventually over time rounds and rounds of getting punched in the head it's going to add up.
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Everyone who watched the fight should donate something, anything. This guy fought his heart out and put his life on the line for $40,000 . Broken nose , broken hand ,blood clot on brain and he kept fighting hard.Now he can't pay his medical bills. Anyone who was entertained should donate ..... RE...

[QUOTE=KingTito]Don't point the finger at who should or shouldn't pay. At the end of the day, a family is suffering and a man's life is at risk largely because we as fans want to be entertained. Set aside whatever personal feelings you have and just send what you can, no matter how small the amou...